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Attorney, City Auditor, City Clerk, Redevelopment Agency Executive Director and Independent Police Auditor. Department heads are appointed by the City Manager with confirmation by the City Council. City operations are supported by 6,845 positions and a total budget of $3.3 billion for the current fiscal year. San José enjoys a reputation for being an excellent steward of public funds. The City maintains the highest general credit rating (AA+) of any major California city with two of the three national credit rating agencies. The third, Standard and Poor’s, categorizes San José as a AAA municipality, the highest credit rating achievable.
S A N J O S É F I R E D E PA R T M E N T CITY OF SAN JOSÉ San José is Northern California’s largest city and is recognized as the capital of the world’s center for innovation. Home to a diverse population of 1,006,892, it is the heart of cultural, government and economic activity for the entire region. San José is the residential and commercial center of the Silicon Valley where some of the brightest and most creative talent calls home. From its founding as California’s first incorporated city, San José has been a leader and is committed to remaining a top ranked place to work, live and do business. San José is ranked as one of the safest big cities in America, with an admirable public safety record that surpasses metropolitan areas throughout the country. San José serves as headquarters for such industry leaders as Adobe, Cisco, eBay, and Xilinx and new start ups in green technology and bio tech. The City also enjoys the strong corporate presence of Acer, Fujitsu, Hitachi, IBM, Sony Electronics, Samsung and Siemens Electronics just to name a few. The region’s residents also enjoy access to outstanding academic institutions such as Stanford University, University of California at Berkeley, San José State University, Santa Clara University and University of California at Santa Cruz, along with more than 30 community colleges and training centers.
CITY GOVERNMENT The City of San José is a full service Charter City and operates under a Council-Manager form of government. Ten full-time Council Members are elected by District on a non-partisan basis and serve overlapping four-year terms with a two-term limit. The Mayor is also a member of the City Council but is independently elected at-large and serves up to two four-year terms. The Mayor and City Council are responsible for the policy and budget leadership of the City. There are six Charter Officers appointed by the City Council – the City Manager, City
The San José Fire Department (SJFD) is a full-service metropolitan fire department that provides service to and protects a population of over 1 million residents within the 206 (178 incorporated) square miles of the nation’s tenth largest city. The protection area includes residential, commercial, high-rise, industrial, the San Jose International Airport and wildland interface areas. Led by Fire Chief Darryl Von Raesfeld, the Department is organized across six Bureaus: Field Operations; EMS, Training & Special Operations; Office of Emergency Services; Fire Prevention; Administrative Services; and Support Services. The Command/ Executive Staff consists of one Assistant Fire Chief, three Deputy Chiefs and three civilian Deputy Directors. The Fire Department 2009-2010 operating budget is $154 million. The SJFD is staffed with 744 sworn personnel, 41 nonsworn fire communications Dispatchers and 67 civilian personnel for a total of 852 employees. The SJFD responds from 34 fire stations organized across five battalions. There are 33 engine companies, 10 truck companies, one Urban Search and Rescue Unit (USAR), a Hazardous Incident Response Team (HIT) and 34 other specialized apparatus including the Aircraft Rescue & Firefighting unit located at the Airport. SJFD provides Advanced Life Support (ALS) Paramedic first responder
IDEAL CANDIDATE The individual selected will exhibit superior organizational skills and demonstrate a keen ability to balance numerous competing priorities simultaneously. He/she will be a strong manager who invests in the growth of his/her staff and takes pride in quality work and outcomes. The ideal candidate will possess impressive depth in local government finance and budgeting, and reveal a working knowledge of sound human resources practices, labor law and civil service systems.
service contractually through Santa Clara County and its subcontractor, American Medical Response (AMR). Each engine and truck company throughout the City is staffed with an accredited paramedic. The Department also has five STAR cars (Supplemental Transport Ambulance Resource) to supplement AMR ambulance service. The Department normally responds to more than 70,000 calls for service annually of which roughly 80 percent are emergency medical service related. Employees of the SJFD are represented by the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) – Local 230, the Municipal Employees Federation (MEF) and Operating Engineers (OE 3). Sworn, uniformed employees through the rank of Battalion Chief and civilian employees through the Administrative Officer classification are part of the city’s Civil Service System.
Much more can be learned about city government and the Fire Department by visiting San José’s website at www.sanjoseca.gov A D M I N I S T R AT I V E S E R V I C E S – DEPUTY DIRECTOR Reporting to the Fire Chief, the Deputy Director of Administrative Services is responsible for the Department’s Budget (operating and capital), Fiscal Management, Contracts and Grants, Human Resources, and Professional Standards activities. Given the responsibilities of this Bureau, the Deputy Director works closely with the City Manager’s Budget Office, Human Resources and Employee Relations Departments in order to deliver critical internal services for the Fire Department. The Administrative Services Bureau is supported by 11 staff.
At least six years of increasingly responsible relevant experience and any combination of education and training equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree are required. A minimum of two years of comparable management experience is also necessary to succeed in this role.
SUPPORT SERVICES – DEPUTY DIRECTOR As a member of the Chief’s executive team, the Deputy Director of Support Services oversees the Department’s Apparatus Program, Infrastructure and Supplies, Communications, Operational Analysis and Deployment, and Information Technology Systems. Supported by a mix of 52 sworn and civilian staff, this position is accountable for the physical resources and infrastructure that support the various operations of the entire department including its numerous facilities. IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate will possess a strong familiarity with the operations of a full service fire department. Experience with procuring and managing capital equipment and public facilities will be considered favorably. In depth knowledge of fire service IT applications and communications systems will be expected. Strategic planning experience will be especially helpful in ensuring a smooth transition into the position.
The candidate selected will be a superior manager of people who is comfortable interacting with technical and professional staff. He/ she must demonstrate outstanding communications skills and have a proven history of providing reliable strategic analyses that facilitates informed and sound decision making. A minimum of six years of increasingly responsible relevant experience and any combination of education and training equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree are required.
Savings Plan – Tax deferred medical and dependent savings plan Additional Programs – Accident insurance, long-term disability insurance, and employee assistance programs are also available Relocation Assistance – Out of area relocation assistance available
A P P L I C AT I O N & S E L E C T I O N P R O C E S S The closing date for both recruitments is Monday, February 1, 2010. To be considered for either opportunity, upload cover letter, resume and list of six professional references using the “Apply Now” feature at: www.tbcrecruiting.com. Candidates may apply for both positions, but must do so separately.
C O M P E N S AT I O N The salary range for both Deputy Director positions is $108,247 to $168,617. Salaries are supplemented by a generous benefits package that includes: Retirement – Employer contributes 23.56% and the employee contributes 8.93% of annual base salary to the City of San José Retirement Plan (full reciprocity with CalPERS agencies – 2.5% @ 55 formula). Health Insurance – City pays 90% of lowest cost health insurance premium for family coverage. Dental Insurance – City pays 100% of lowest cost dental insurance plan for family coverage. If another plan is selected, employer pays 95% and employee pays 5% of plan cost. Life Insurance – City paid life insurance equal to two times salary Leave – Generous vacation, executive leave and holiday package Deferred Compensation – 457(b) plan available
Teri Black-Brann • 310.377.2612 Steve Parker • 949.322.8794 TERI BLACK & COMPANY, LLC www.tbcrecruiting.com Following the closing date, resumes will be screened in relation to the criteria articulated in this brochure. Candidates with the most relevant qualifications for each position will be granted screening interviews by the consultants in February. The candidate pools will then be narrowed down further by the Client and those individuals deemed to be the best qualified will participate in panel interviews in San José
The City of San José is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Attorney, City Auditor, City Clerk, Redevelopment Agency Executive Director and Independent Police Auditor. Department heads are appointed by the City Manager with confirmation by the City Council. City operations are supported by 6,845 positions and a total budget of $3.3 billion for the current fiscal year. San José enjoys a reputation for being an excellent steward of public funds. The City maintains the highest general credit rating (AA+) of any major California city with two of the three national credit rating agencies. The third, Standard and Poor’s, categorizes San José as a AAA municipality, the highest credit rating achievable.
S A N J O S É F I R E D E PA R T M E N T CITY OF SAN JOSÉ San José is Northern California’s largest city and is recognized as the capital of the world’s center for innovation. Home to a diverse population of 1,006,892, it is the heart of cultural, government and economic activity for the entire region. San José is the residential and commercial center of the Silicon Valley where some of the brightest and most creative talent calls home. From its founding as California’s first incorporated city, San José has been a leader and is committed to remaining a top ranked place to work, live and do business. San José is ranked as one of the safest big cities in America, with an admirable public safety record that surpasses metropolitan areas throughout the country. San José serves as headquarters for such industry leaders as Adobe, Cisco, eBay, and Xilinx and new start ups in green technology and bio tech. The City also enjoys the strong corporate presence of Acer, Fujitsu, Hitachi, IBM, Sony Electronics, Samsung and Siemens Electronics just to name a few. The region’s residents also enjoy access to outstanding academic institutions such as Stanford University, University of California at Berkeley, San José State University, Santa Clara University and University of California at Santa Cruz, along with more than 30 community colleges and training centers.
CITY GOVERNMENT The City of San José is a full service Charter City and operates under a Council-Manager form of government. Ten full-time Council Members are elected by District on a non-partisan basis and serve overlapping four-year terms with a two-term limit. The Mayor is also a member of the City Council but is independently elected at-large and serves up to two four-year terms. The Mayor and City Council are responsible for the policy and budget leadership of the City. There are six Charter Officers appointed by the City Council – the City Manager, City
The San José Fire Department (SJFD) is a full-service metropolitan fire department that provides service to and protects a population of over 1 million residents within the 206 (178 incorporated) square miles of the nation’s tenth largest city. The protection area includes residential, commercial, high-rise, industrial, the San Jose International Airport and wildland interface areas. Led by Fire Chief Darryl Von Raesfeld, the Department is organized across six Bureaus: Field Operations; EMS, Training & Special Operations; Office of Emergency Services; Fire Prevention; Administrative Services; and Support Services. The Command/ Executive Staff consists of one Assistant Fire Chief, three Deputy Chiefs and three civilian Deputy Directors. The Fire Department 2009-2010 operating budget is $154 million. The SJFD is staffed with 744 sworn personnel, 41 nonsworn fire communications Dispatchers and 67 civilian personnel for a total of 852 employees. The SJFD responds from 34 fire stations organized across five battalions. There are 33 engine companies, 10 truck companies, one Urban Search and Rescue Unit (USAR), a Hazardous Incident Response Team (HIT) and 34 other specialized apparatus including the Aircraft Rescue & Firefighting unit located at the Airport. SJFD provides Advanced Life Support (ALS) Paramedic first responder
IDEAL CANDIDATE The individual selected will exhibit superior organizational skills and demonstrate a keen ability to balance numerous competing priorities simultaneously. He/she will be a strong manager who invests in the growth of his/her staff and takes pride in quality work and outcomes. The ideal candidate will possess impressive depth in local government finance and budgeting, and reveal a working knowledge of sound human resources practices, labor law and civil service systems.
service contractually through Santa Clara County and its subcontractor, American Medical Response (AMR). Each engine and truck company throughout the City is staffed with an accredited paramedic. The Department also has five STAR cars (Supplemental Transport Ambulance Resource) to supplement AMR ambulance service. The Department normally responds to more than 70,000 calls for service annually of which roughly 80 percent are emergency medical service related. Employees of the SJFD are represented by the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) – Local 230, the Municipal Employees Federation (MEF) and Operating Engineers (OE 3). Sworn, uniformed employees through the rank of Battalion Chief and civilian employees through the Administrative Officer classification are part of the city’s Civil Service System.
Much more can be learned about city government and the Fire Department by visiting San José’s website at www.sanjoseca.gov A D M I N I S T R AT I V E S E R V I C E S – DEPUTY DIRECTOR Reporting to the Fire Chief, the Deputy Director of Administrative Services is responsible for the Department’s Budget (operating and capital), Fiscal Management, Contracts and Grants, Human Resources, and Professional Standards activities. Given the responsibilities of this Bureau, the Deputy Director works closely with the City Manager’s Budget Office, Human Resources and Employee Relations Departments in order to deliver critical internal services for the Fire Department. The Administrative Services Bureau is supported by 11 staff.
At least six years of increasingly responsible relevant experience and any combination of education and training equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree are required. A minimum of two years of comparable management experience is also necessary to succeed in this role.
SUPPORT SERVICES – DEPUTY DIRECTOR As a member of the Chief’s executive team, the Deputy Director of Support Services oversees the Department’s Apparatus Program, Infrastructure and Supplies, Communications, Operational Analysis and Deployment, and Information Technology Systems. Supported by a mix of 52 sworn and civilian staff, this position is accountable for the physical resources and infrastructure that support the various operations of the entire department including its numerous facilities. IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate will possess a strong familiarity with the operations of a full service fire department. Experience with procuring and managing capital equipment and public facilities will be considered favorably. In depth knowledge of fire service IT applications and communications systems will be expected. Strategic planning experience will be especially helpful in ensuring a smooth transition into the position.
The candidate selected will be a superior manager of people who is comfortable interacting with technical and professional staff. He/ she must demonstrate outstanding communications skills and have a proven history of providing reliable strategic analyses that facilitates informed and sound decision making. A minimum of six years of increasingly responsible relevant experience and any combination of education and training equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree are required.
Savings Plan – Tax deferred medical and dependent savings plan Additional Programs – Accident insurance, long-term disability insurance, and employee assistance programs are also available Relocation Assistance – Out of area relocation assistance available
A P P L I C AT I O N & S E L E C T I O N P R O C E S S The closing date for both recruitments is Monday, February 1, 2010. To be considered for either opportunity, upload cover letter, resume and list of six professional references using the “Apply Now” feature at: www.tbcrecruiting.com. Candidates may apply for both positions, but must do so separately.
C O M P E N S AT I O N The salary range for both Deputy Director positions is $108,247 to $168,617. Salaries are supplemented by a generous benefits package that includes: Retirement – Employer contributes 23.56% and the employee contributes 8.93% of annual base salary to the City of San José Retirement Plan (full reciprocity with CalPERS agencies – 2.5% @ 55 formula). Health Insurance – City pays 90% of lowest cost health insurance premium for family coverage. Dental Insurance – City pays 100% of lowest cost dental insurance plan for family coverage. If another plan is selected, employer pays 95% and employee pays 5% of plan cost. Life Insurance – City paid life insurance equal to two times salary Leave – Generous vacation, executive leave and holiday package Deferred Compensation – 457(b) plan available
Teri Black-Brann • 310.377.2612 Steve Parker • 949.322.8794 TERI BLACK & COMPANY, LLC www.tbcrecruiting.com Following the closing date, resumes will be screened in relation to the criteria articulated in this brochure. Candidates with the most relevant qualifications for each position will be granted screening interviews by the consultants in February. The candidate pools will then be narrowed down further by the Client and those individuals deemed to be the best qualified will participate in panel interviews in San José
The City of San José is an Equal Opportunity Employer
